W przededniu by Aaron Johnston, Orson Scott Card

374 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous medium-paced

Description

The mining ship El Cavador, beyond Pluto, detects a fast-moving incoming object headed toward Earth. The crew decides it's probably not important, but they're wrong: it represents the opening wave of the first Formic War.

Community Reviews Summary of 988 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 40%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 20%
challenging 10%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.8

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